Let me say this first. I’m not a fan of feeds or blogs that are truncated. I’ve been blogging for years, and I’ve always fought the “truncate train” that blows through every once in a while. However, some standards among blogging have changed since I started blogging, and many of my posts are being stolen. Basically, my hand is being forced.
Beginning on Wednesday, my feed will be truncated—meaning you will have to click through in order to see the whole post on my site. It will only affect those of you who read Just a Girl through a reader. I apologize to those of you who don’t like it (I’m one of them!), but having my content stolen is kind of a big deal for me. 🙂
Thanks so much for understanding!
Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Ugh that stinks – you gotta’ do what you gotta’ do!! Just curious for my own knowledge — how does truncating help against having content taken?
-Kelsey
That is aweful.
I usually don’t click over to read , but I think I can make an exception 🙂
What happened and how does truncating change things?? I am sorry you are dealing with that… people are crazy!
But seriously, can you explain the difference and is it something all bloggers should consider doing?
Ah just read your response above… so basically people are stealing your blog feeds and pretending they wrote them?? what the….
I have the same question as several of you in that how does truncating stop the thief? And also wonder just how you find out that someone has taken your content? This is all very disturbing to me as a blogger. I don’t really feel anyone would want to take my content…but you really never know, do you?
Dayum…What’s a girl to do??
Yeah…don’t love the truncated either. But I hear ya! I better go google something of mine. Naw…I don’t want to deal with it. sigh.
That is terrible! I am so sorry someone (ones?) have been doing that! How low can you go, right? I really really dislike clicking through because I am lazy and it takes an extra, um, 2 seconds. But for you, I will sacrifice and do it! 🙂
Sorry this is happening….have read this on several of my favorite blogs today. Not being a blogger…just a reader…I’m not sure I understand truncating…hope I can still find all the blogs I read tomorrow! Good luck…hope this slows the theivery!
I don’t mind truncated blog posts and never could understand why it’s a big deal. Since you’re not a fan — and others seem to also dislike it — I’m sorry this is the only way you can prevent those jackballs from stealing your stuff. ::shakes head in disgust::
xo
Thank you for explaining why you’re doing it – I don’t blame you one bit.
I don’t mind clicking as long as each post is in order, and it’s easy to scan. The best example I can think of is The Lettered Cottage. Easy and simple and clear! There are others that just look jumbled, lots of small square posts…usually when I see that I just skip it.
I don’t know why people have to be thieves! I hope this solves your problems. Good luck, I enjoy your blog.
Clicking doesn’t bother me, so no problem if that helps, but I am concerned that I could be reading blogs with stolen content. I guess there’s no way of knowing.
Do they actually post the whole thing, word for word, or just the general idea? Not that one is better than the other, just curious.
made it back today…not a problem at all!
i cannot get over that people actually can muster up the nerve to steal someone’s posts, etc. It just blows my mind. how can someone feel good about that knowing it’s not theirs?!
you are one of my definite reads and i usually click over from reader anyhow so no big deal. i always wondered why some feeds came through like that. now i know.
also, are you able to somehow shut down the clown stealing your stuff???
And that should be a BIG DEAL to you. I think it is just horrid that people steal content. Good for you – taking whatever steps you can to keep it from happening.
Ugh! I’m so lazy I hate having to move the mouse and click over, but I’ll make an exception for you 🙂
But in all seriousness, that totally sucks! I don’t blame you for trying to protect your content. As bloggers, we spend a lot of time, money, and energy on our blogs – it’s such a shame that people try to steal your hardwork.
You need to do what you must to protect your hard work.
Good luck!
Marie
I never minded truncated posts, but I also didn’t understand why people did it. Now I get it. It really grates me raw when people steal another person’s work. I don’t blame you one bit, and I will happily click through to continue reading. Thank you for your blog and not letting the thieves stop you!
I get why you’re doing it, but I won’t be clicking over. There’s a reason why I use a reader. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog – good luck, hope you don’t lose too many readers over this.
That sinks that people can be so lazy and so low! I don’t know much about all the terminology…what is truncating, I follow you by email is that the same as a reader?
I had this problem several months back for a client of mine (I’m a web developer). We used Tenblogger’s WordPress plugin (Add RSS Footer) to add in a link back to his website. That’s a great way to combat it.
So annoying! I’m so sorry – how aggravating.
Just a tip for your readers with iPads or similar: I use an RSS feed app called FeedlerPro. I’m able to set it to automatically view the post on your site when I click on your new item in my feeds list. Voila! In fact, that’s what I’m using now! And no, not selling this app. Lol. Just wanting to help. I follow a ton of blogs and am not going to suffer one bit from the truncation revolution. 😉
I heard so much about that this week! How do you know if your content is being stolen? and I don’t use a reader, so i didn’t realize the truncating thing was a big deal. I’m not a fan (ie hate it) when bloggers use the ‘read more’ on every post…so I’m assuming it’s similar to that? You work hard for your fab content, good for you for protecting it. Have you seen any changes in your readership since changing your feed?
I appreciate all the information and respect your position. I’ve seen some other websites (e.g. http://ronisweigh.com) deal with this issue by including embedded code that only appears in the rss feed and clarifies that if you are not reading it on ronisweigh.com then it is stolen content in large letters. The dilemma for me is that I typically sync the content from home using the reeder app and read it on the commuter train where I don’t have wi-fi access. If the content can’t be synced then I don’t have the opportunity to read it since most of my other time is accounted for. As you are the author I completely respect your right to choose how you publish your content and simply wanted to share that it does present a logistical challenge for readers beyond just preferring not to click on a link.
If I love a blog enough, I will read the post regardless if I have to make an extra click to read the entire post. Your blog is definitely one of my favorites, so I won’t be going anywhere. 🙂 And for people that steal other people’s stuff…really?, how low and why would someone do that? ugh! Shame on them! Sorry you have to deal with it!
Love, love, love your blog!! 🙂
Im so sorry this is happening to you! I can somewhat relate except I keep getting hacked and someone is writing post and publishing them on my blog, doing it during the night so when I wake up they are there. I had 16 yesterday morning.
I feel so violated!
I’ll keep reading, don’t worry 😉